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The Government of India has officially launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India (GHCI) under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM).  

About the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme (GHCI) 

• Launched Under: National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) 
• Objective: To develop a robust framework for the certification of green hydrogen (GH) production and to ensure transparency, traceability, and market credibility. 
• Ministry Concerned: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) 
• Nodal Authority: Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) 
• Purpose: 
  • To standardize methodologies for measurement, monitoring, reporting, onsite verification, and certification of green hydrogen and its derivatives.